The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is one of excellence… to emerge the leader in health care, research and education for regional Australia.

Do you have what it takes to make a substantial contribution to our vision?
Are you:

• Pursuing a vocation not merely an occupation?
• Excited to take the next step in your career mission?
• Passionate, committed and dedicated to your profession?
• Prepared to question and advocate for what is important?
• A person who meets challenges head on?

About your opportunity
The purpose of the Midwifery Unit Manager (Midwifery Group Practice) is to provide midwifery leadership to proactively manage and coordinate clinical practice and the provision of human, financial and material resources in accordance with organisational goals, ensuring a cost-effective midwifery service focused on providing exceptional, evidence-based patient care. To facilitate and provide midwifery/nursing leadership, support, clinical supervision and mentoring within the midwifery/nursing team.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor of Midwifery (or equivalent) is a mandatory requirement.
• Current registration with AHPRA.
• A masters qualification or willingness to obtain is highly desirable.
• C Class drivers licence.

Generous remuneration package value up to $137,278 p.a. comprising salary range of $4235.40 to $4598.20 p.f. (Nurse Grade 7), 17.5% leave loading, 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation. Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice ), shift and locality allowances, corporate discounts, wellness programs and the EAP.

Why make the change?
Our gorgeous weather promotes an outdoor lifestyle as the sun shines nearly all year round (320+ days/year). Enjoy the benefits of urban living without being trapped in a commuter nightmare of metropolitan traffic. Appreciate the country town `feel' and change your pace as you absorb the local tropical/coastal flow.

Living in Townsville, the largest regional centre in the North. ( https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/about-townsville/living-in-townsville )

The city heart provides opportunity for boutique shopping, fine dining experiences, cultural events ( https://whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au/ ) and a bustling nightlife. The Strand ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbDy257N5-o ) is Townsville's waterfront esplanade; take a stroll along the picturesque paths, do some shopping or attend the night markets ( https://whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au/events/community-events/strand-night-markets ), be spoilt for choice with alfresco dining options, sit and relax while the kids play at the water park or one of the family fun areas. Picnic and BBQ facilities are available, as well as gym equipment (including a rock climbing wall) and amenities. Swim in the man-made rockpool ( https://youtu.be/cCu-3afh6_Y ) or the lifeguard monitored beaches. All with magnificent views of the jewel in Townsville's crown, Magnetic Island ( https://www.townsvillenorthqueensland.com.au/destinations/magnetic-island/ ). A short, scenic ferry ride will get you there.

Interested..?
For a confidential discussion please contact Amanda Ostrenski on 07 4433 1827.
Applications ( https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV301132 ) close on Sunday 17 February 2019.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.